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Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-02

MARSH Murdock has visited Lyons
recently and has written the Eagle an
article respecting his trip. But the
way the Lyons papers are blowing
about the letter of the redoubtable
Murdock makes Sterling quiver with
rage.
NEWTON, not to be OutdOne by
Hutchinson, comes forward with the
modest claim of II 900 inhabitants. If
this thing goes ON much longer Great
Bend will have to change her figures
and make it an even 5000.
ONE of the neatest papers published
in all the Arkansas Valley is the La
Crosse Democrat, j. NJ. Tracy formerly
of this place is editor. Mr.. Tracy's
friends here will be glad to know that
he is meeting with such success i'll
journalism.
THE Salvation army is moving this
way. Great Bend may look for visit
from these doubtful hosts. While we
do not believe in their theory of
spreading the glad tidings" we be-
| lieve they should receive the protection
of the law so long as they keep within
the bounds of a reasonable advocacy of
their cause or belief.
FRIDAY morning at O'Clock Capt.
w. S. White, for many years editor of
| the Beacon, died in Wichita. He was
married to his betrothed the hour be-
fore he died. All who read the able
editorials in the Beacon for years will
agree with us that Kansas journalism,
in the death of Capt. White, loses one
of its shining lights.
ALL boOms must have sure and
firm foundation to start with, if they
prove lasting. Such foundation We
have in the faith of our people who
put their money into solid business
blocks like the Fair building, the two
large hotels, the water works, and
street railway, all of which are now
being pushed to completion. Keep on
doing these things, and let it be known
what you are doing, and you will in
spire the confidence of others in our
boom.
THE Lalned Chronoscope says that
Ingalls, is president of the United
States. The fact is Senator Ingalls, is
president of the United States senate,
11a.o fe91aaoOa.o but no ic not Xioo ,lraci don't
And if President Cleveland should be-
come ineligible to his present office,
Secretary Bayard, and not Senator In
gals would become our president.
Should Bayard become ineligible, then
Secretary Fairchild would become our
president. and so on until the entire
cabinet in the order provided by the
presidential succession bill, is ex-
hauSted.
WHEN the shades of night are falling
and the stars above are glowing; like
the June-bugs round parlor lamp
their foolish antics showing, the Great
Bend lads around their flames are buzz
ing and are beauXing, while the
papas' and the mamas' wink
with quizzing looks and knowing.
Thus it was through all the
ages, and will be through ages coming;
the bewitching hours of evening will
be burdened with the humming of the
June-bugs and the lovers, with the
papas' and the mamas' in a minor
cadence drumming, in an undertOne,
conjectures of what will be the out
coming of all this monkey business.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-02

THE Pratt Register comes TO our
table this week an eight column, all
home-print, and is an honor to its pub
fishers and it's town.
Barton County democrat. [volume] (Great Bend, Kan.) 1885-1915, 1887-06-02

Restaurant and Confectionery. day board
and lodging. Fine cigars and tobacco, can
dies, etc, always on hand. All kinds OF
drinks in their season. Oysters in every
style.
Office.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-08-26
TIE LONG DRY SPELL.
vts disastrous Effects Upon the Crops
in Some Of the Western
States.
Indiana and Illinois tho Worst Sui.
ferers-Iowa and Nebraska
More Fortunate.
lChicaco special.l

iCElCdSO bp0Cl6l.l
The Times of this city gives reports from
various points in the Western States show
ing the condition of the crops, which is
thus summarized:
most of the territory covered by these advices,
and the sum of the information obtained 10
not favorable. While some States have es-
capped with little loss. others have suffered very
seriously. III Illinois the dry spsll" has been
especially disastrous. The yield OF hay has
been light, the crop Of OATS is considered be-
low the average, while the prospects for corn
are decidedly Encouraging. From present al.
vices it is reasonable to state that about half
the usual yield will he obtained. Many coun-
ties report prospects for considerably less than
half crop. while only very few especially
favored localities report an average. About %
per cent. of the usual yield would seem to be
indicated by the advices from the state. In
the great corn center in the middle OF the State
many Of the farmers are cutting up the stalks
for fodder, believing that rains. il they come
at all, will come too late to do any good.
In Indiana, ALSO the drought has done much
damage. Rain has not fallen in many places for
more than four weeks. and the recent showers
have been Of little benefit. In some localities
the corn crop is total failure and in no portion
From one-t third to one-fourth OF crop is the
tenor Of the reports from this State Hay is but
q poor crop, and oats are short of the usual pro-
duction. In Wisconsin the drought seems to
have been less destructive. Some localities re-
port falling off in corn. but the crop in most
sections of the State seems likely to be an aver
age while the ont crop is fair. The same seems
to be true of Michigan and Ohio
West Of the Mississippi the advices are much
moro encouraging. Plentiful rains have fallen
recently in Iowa, Kansas and Nebraska, which
have been Of untold benefit to the corn. The
Secretary Of the Iowa Agricultural Society re-
which is some SO. 600, 600 in excess of the short
crop OF last year.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-08-26
FOREIGN EVENTS.

1T is reported that 10 fishing schooner
belonging to the United States citizens has
been SUM- by shot from one of the Cana
dian cruisers near Buctouche, small viii
lage of New Brunswick, and all on board
to the nun Der of fifteen or more were lost.
A GREAT confagration recently occurred
at sc'tar opposite Constantinople. Many
hundreds of houses were destroyed. A
high wind prevailed, causing the flames to
spread.
A TELEGRAM from Mathematician, in
the state of Guterero, says that Rev. Abra-
ham Gomez, Presbyterian minister, and
two members of the congregation have been
killed. As no particulars have been re-
ceived, it can not be stated how the diff
Guilty commenced or who are to blame.
A BERLIN dispatch states that with
Prince Bismarck's return from Varsin, the
repose of the diplomatic circle, unbroken
for weeks, has been succeeded by commo-
ton. His coming conference with Count
Kalnaky, at Kisslngen, is expected to lead
the new developments in the policy of the
Aus,o. German alliance against Russia.
The overtures made by Russia to have
SOuAAs oSA4OusoAOAA 4euoolAA cAnUtAo"duO1 III
Berlin, take part in the conference were
coldly received, and were not rushed. In
stesd of comforting with the Russian rep
ressntatives, Prince Bismarck during his
stey at Kissingen, will receive the envoy of
the Italian government and Varschlager,
tie Prussian minister to the vatican.
HONOLULU dates to August report the
new ministry in complete control. Most
of the nominees for mobiles and representa-
tives under the new constitution are of
American birth or parentage. The gov
eminent announces that no debts on &C.
count of the king and royal household will
be recognized, unless authorized by the
kings chamberlain. A son-in- law of the
late Premier Gibson has been arrested for
forgery.
WHEAT sold in Vienna last week at a
lower price than for twenty-three years.
RUSSIAN emissaries are said to be la
boring among the population of Toorkis-
tan, with view of paving the way for a
Russian lodgment in the country.
The cholera is spreading in Italy.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-08-26
AT THE SOUTH.

RIGHT on the heels of the successful
Popago hold-up comes the news of an IN
successful attempt to throw the Texas Pa
clic east bound passenger train of the
track at San EliEario, a station about
twenty-five miles east of Ell Paso. For
tunately tho Instructions placed upon the
track were discovered in time by the engi-
neer of the train to enable him to come to
stop and have them removed. II any
forcible hold-up was intended by hidden
gang, the determined attitudes of the train
hands prevented it. The matter has been
preached recently of organizing the Texan
rangers and placing them as escorts on all
trains in western Texas.
The exact loss of life by the railroad
disaster ut Chatsworth, ILL.,, is still in
doubt. 1t is probable that the number of
killed and fatally injured will reach one
hundred. More than that number were
seriously hurt, and many more sustained
Slight injuries. Several Of the dead were
unidentified. All of the wounded who
were able to travel were removed from
Chatsworh, Piper City and Forest to Pc
oria or TO their homes. The bodies of the
killed were also taken to Peoria, and such
! as were not claimed by relatives were at
once inferred by the company in that city.
The theory that the bridge was fred by
incendiaries for the purpose of wrecking
the train and robbing the passengers has
impressed the minds of the railway off.
Gals very strongly.
w. E. MERRILL, general manager of the
Kansas City, St. Joseph and Council
Bluffs railroad, has granted permission to
the w. C. T. U. of the Fourth Missouri
congressional district to put boxes contain
ing temperance literature on all smoking
cars.
WHILE the fremen were working in the
ruins of burned buildings at St. Louis re-
Gently, the walls fell in, burying seven
men, three of whom were taken out dead
All the other victims were seriously injured.
and one Mt least will die.
Col. GLENN, author of the bill recently
passed by the Georgia Legislature prohibit.
ing mixed schools, makes a vigorous de-
tense of the measure in response to resolu-
tons condemning it recently passed at G
meeting of colored men i'll Boston.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-08-26
IN THE WEST.

BISHOP P1RRY of Iowa, has been chos-
en- to the vacant bishopric of Nova Scotia.
The San Tlancisco call board. which
was closed aEa the recent grain panic in
that city, has MT yet been reopened. An
effort is makin.N to frame rules for the
board (Which viii keep honest trading
people far removed from gamblers" When
that great feat is accomplished, business
will be resumed at be old stand.
A SPECIAL from con, Iowa, says that o
masked mob entered that town the other
night and lynched lanes Reynolds who
outraged Mrs. Noble, Reynolds was hung
TO bridge west of LedR. The sheriff re-
fused to give up the kSs of the Jail, and
it took the mob two houS to break through
the steel doors. Reynolds refused to talk.
After waiting ten minuti the mob kicked
the barrel from under lin and left him
swinging.
CONSTABLE PORTS, of Aes Moines. at
tempted to arrest one John Hardy charged
with violating the prohibitoy law. The
latter resisted and seiz ng BY bat struck
the constable who commenced fing. sPotts
had warrant for the arrest oAHardv. in
whose barn he had previously And a kep
of beer. Potts fred three times\t Hardy,
one bullet penetrating the pain of his
hand, another taking effect in Is right
side, while the third struck laboAg man
named Ed Work, who was coming ut of a
store, and severely wounded HMM the
thigh. Potts is in Jail. Hardy's @yuMls
are dangerous and may prove fatal. ~N
FRED HoPT. alias Welcome, was shot to
death at Salt Like City, the 18th, he hav-
ing elected that mode of expiating Lis
crime over the alternative of hanging.
This was the fourth time the death SEN
tence had been passed on him. In July,
1880, he murdered his benefactor, o son OF
Sheriff Turner, stole three spans of horses,
two wagons and camping outfit, all OF
which he sold and fed TO Wyoming. He
vas subsequently arrested. tried, convicted
and sentenced to death. On appeal to the
United States Supreme Court judgment
second trial was duplicate of the first III
all particulars. Better success attended
the third, the Supreme Court last spring
affirming the judgment and ordering the
exec ution of the sentence. On one occa-
sion Hopt narrowly escaped lynching, and
on another the Governor stayed the execu-
ton half an hour before it was to occur.
Two important business failures occur
red in Chicago the other day. Baird &
Dillon, silverware jobbers at Nos al and
143 Wabash avenue, made IN assignment,
with liabilities of $4,000 10 100000,
and assets of $4,000. The w. o. Tyler
Paper Company, at No. 1859 Adams street,
was closed on al execution. The debts
aggregate about $350,0OO, and the assets
are estimated at the same figure.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-08-26
RAILWAY ITEMS.

The pecuniary loss ising from the
Chatsworth railway disaster, is simply
enormous. Under the laws of Illinois the
relatives of those killed in the disaster
will if they have any claim at all, deplete
Western of something like $500 and
those injured would receive at least $780,
900 more. By other damage this amount
will be swelled 10 upwards of 81 1000, 900,
which it is thought will bankrupt the com
pany and throw the road into the hands of
a receiver. The question of negligence or
lack of due diligence on the Part of the
servants OF the company involves several
knotty legal propositions, which will likely
find adjudication in the United States SUI
preme court.
CHEF ENGINEER DARLING, of the Du-
luth, Watertown and Pacific Railroad, re.
ports that 400 teams have arrived at Water.
town from the Manitoba's Montana extern.
sion to work on the line from Watertown
10 Huron, which is really the Manitoba's
road. One hundred and twenty five of
these teams are grading within twenty five
miles of Huron. Two hundred and forty
more are moving down from WATERFOWL 10
join them. Within ten days there will be
between 1850 and 1000 teams to work on
this line, which is less than eighty miles
long. Its completion will give Huron a
Duluth connection. The weather and the
ground are very favorable for railroad
building. 1t is believed the road will be
ironed this fall.
AFTER conference with the Santa Fe
railroad officials, in the course of which
the latter egreed to make certain additional
concessions to Chicago, Mayor Roche an
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-08-26
FROM THU EAST.

SOME of the bills for the funeral ex.
penses of General Grant have not yet been
paid by the government, and suit is threat
ened against the estate of the late General
Lloyd Aspinwal, who made himself re-
sponsible for their collection.
A WASHINGTON telegram to New
York paper asserts that the government is
preparing to begin civil suits against the
Pacific railway people to recover the
amounts they are alleged to have defrauded
the treasury of. Their plumber is said to
aggregate $75,00O,0OO.
PREPAYMENT of interest on registered
bonds to the amount of $13,494, 600 has
been applied for at the treasury depart
ment in response to Secretary Fairchllds
recent circular.
The war department has received tele-
gram from the Governor of Colorado an
nouncing an uprising of White River Utes,
near Meeker, COL, and asking assistance
of the United States troops in suppressing
it. The telegram has been forwarded to
Gen. Crook, who hos command CT the mil
itary department, for such action as he
deems advisable. Adjt.- Gen. Drum re-
ceived dispatch from Gen. Crook to the
effe ct that the Indian outbreak in Colorado
had not yet been definitely located, but
that he had large number of troops in
readiness at different army posts to move
at a moments notice.
AT the labor convention in Rochester,
N. Y, the committee on resolutions re-
ported in favor of the Cincinnati platform
except the planks referring to the tariff and
pauper immigration. The attempt of con-
gress to reduce the tariff was condemned.
More stringent enforcement of the laws re-
lating to imported labor were demanded
and determinations by employers against
lawful associations denounced. Prison
contract work should be labeled. Resolu-
tons in favor of compulsory education
were adopted. Several minor state officers
were nominated and committee appointed
to confer with the united labor party.
The amount of wheat in sight in this
country was lately increased $685. bush
els, and of oats 784,159 bushels. The
stock Of corn decreased 234,320 bushels.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-08-26
POLITICAL WORLD.

E. P. HE1sER, editorial writer of the
Sioux City journal, has positively decided
that he will not be candidate for sheriff
on the republican ticket, though urged to
do so by republican and prohibition
friends.
The Massachusetts democrats will hold
their convention at Worcester Sept. 20.
The civil service commission has rem
dered an opinion in the matter of the
charges of the Civil Service Reform asso-
citation, of Philadelphia, against the board
of civil service examiners, of the Philadel-
phia post-ofice, and against Postmaster
Harrity. The charges alleged fraud in the
conduct of examinations and that illegal
partially was shown certa n applicants. 1t
was further charged that Postmaster Har-
rity violated the rules in making appoint
ments, etc. The finding of the commits
sion, which is very lengthy, states in sui
stance that there is no truth in any OF the
charges.
"STEvE" DORSEY ventures the predic-
ton that Blaine will receive the republican
nomination for president next year, and
will be elected.
A VETERAN observer, for forty years a
resident OF Washington city and always
closely associated with political parties and
movements, says there is very great mis-
take about the relations between Blaine
and Sherman, and that there is close and
friendly understanding between them with
reference to the next presidential CAM
paign. He declares he has written evil
qence in his possession showing signs that
De Sherman move in Ohio was arranged
Nth the advice and consent of Blaine. He
sSs the public are being played upon by
wiz politicians and the pretended hot con-
ficS between Blaine and Sherman was q
men farce.
II republican committee have selected
Hon. gohn Brennan, of Sioux City, to act
Us enborary chairman at the coming state
convection to be held at Des MONIES on
Wedneday August "a. Mr.. Brennan will
no do,bt do the opening honors with
credit t, himself and satisfaction to the
| delegates.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-08-26

ating from the Ohio Wesleyan Uni
yersity in 1868 and subsequent
y entering upon the practice of law in
1867. Entering the political arena he
IN course OF time was the chosen Dem
ocratlc nominee for Attorney General
OF ONO. but with the balance of the
entire Democratic ticket met his de.
feat. MT. Powell is an excellent rep
resentative of the legal talent of Ohio.
having not only attained an enviabIe
reputation as lawyer of ability, but
also established for himself a large and
lucrative practice in the highest courts
OF the State and nation,
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-08-26
THE OHIO CAMPAIGN.
Foraker and Powell, the Opposing
Gubernatorial Candidates.

Hon. Joseph B. Foraker, who has been
nominated by the Ohio Republican con-
venntion for a second term as Governor Of
the Buckeye State, is native Of Highland
County, Ohio, and is 81 years old. At the
age of 16 he enlisted in the Eighty ninth
Ohio Infantry, serving until June, 1866,
and taking part in many engagements.
He was rapidly promoted, was brevetted
Captain for bravery on the field, and when
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-08-26

quarters" ' ~ e'ose
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-08-26

mustered out was serving as aid-de-
camp on Gen. Slocums staff. After the
war he entered Cornell University, gradu-
ating in 1869. Subsequently he studied
law, was admitted to the bar in Cincinnati,
and in 1879 was elected a Judge of the
Superior Court. In 1883 he was nomin-
ated for Governor on the Republican ticket,
but was defeated by Judge Hoadly. In
1885 he was again nominated, this time
being elected by handsome majority.
Thos. E. Powell, tho Nominee Of the DEM
Ocracy.
General Thomas E. Powell, who was
nominated for Governor of Ohio BY
the recent Democratic State Conven-
ton, was born in Delaware County,
Ohio, in the year lS42. He was
educated in the State, gradu-
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-08-26

AN economical idea: Bridget throw
GU out the ice, buy some stale vegetables, put
s Drickoats and boards on the beds, order
SAT- pork and beans, keep the mail two or
three days before delivering to me. and
pull up the shades and let the sun glare in
a. saa.s ~ wants to. I'm going to enjoy the
there" "A'nou' gong
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-08-26

The Official showing makes the visible sup
ply of wheat at the present time 81, 500, 359
bushels, # corn 1908. sOs bushels, and of
oats 2.S687O7 bushels.
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-08-26

pounced that he would sign the company's
ordinance. Plans for the Twelfth street
viaduct extension have not yet been agreed
Wessington Springs herald. (Wessington Springs, Aurora County, Dakota [S.D.]) 1883-1891, 1887-08-26

:, Two YOUNG Ohio farmers have fought a
t fas "a ABOUT : girl named Briny. Their love
Aor the brlny must have been deem
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1887-04-09
FOR s A L ID.
One of the Best Located Resi-
dences in South Frankfort.

DR. W. II. HALL OFFERS FOR SALE HIS
Main streets The lot contains about two acres,
and the house is In good repair. There are apple,
peach and plum trees In abundance upon the
roses. and green house planted with roses and
heated with Hitching's improved hot water
apparatus.
TERMS H ASY,
Feb-26-1y. Apply to DIR. W. II. HALL.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1887-04-09

Of last week. She stood the trip
well, but soon grew worse and
sank gradually, until death came
to relieve her from pain. 1t is
sad that one SO bright and joyous
should so soon be cut down-the
pride Of fond parents and the pet
of the household to be called away
at the very threshold of life. She
was universally beloved by all
who knew her, and the centre OF a
large circle Of friends, who deeply
mourn her loss. The funeral
took place Wednesday afternoon
from the Episcopal Church, of
which she had long been mem
Der, and was largely attended, the
floral offerings being numerous
and exceedingly beautiful in de-
sign.
The Frankfort roundabout. [volume] (Frankfort, Ky.) 1882-1908, 1887-04-09
The Railroad.

There seems, just now, sort Of
breathing spell in the progress Of
railroad matters. The failure Of
the parties, whose financial ability
was looked to to perfect the plans
of. the local communities. to put in
an appearance at the time agreed
upon, has proven something of a
damper
This need not, however, block
the active and vigorous efforts Of
our people to find outlets for our
products, and inlets for what we
buy abroad. If one plan fails to
render satisfactory results, Others
can be tried. Yet, the disappoint-
ment may only be temporary, and
the capitalist interested in the
completion of the Frankfort.
Georgetown and Paris Railroad
may be busily engaged in perfect
ing plans for its construction.
The road 7e1X be bulH, sooner or
later, and if the present charter
owners and their capitalists do not
find it convenient or to their inter
ests to presently push the enter
prise, other charters can be obtain
ed and a new beginning made.
We are not without hope that
the movement recently begun will
be quickly taken hold Of again,
and satisfactory results attained.